NIPOST Announces Compulsory N122k Charges for Shipments to US
- NIPOST has announced that all international postal shipments from Nigeria to the United States will attract compulsory payments
- The new charge was introduced in response to a US Executive Order suspending duty-free exemptions on global postal items
- NIPOST’s director of corporate communications, Ibrahim Musa, confirmed that the policy has kicked off already
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The Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) has announced a compulsory $80 fee (about N122,400) for all international postal shipments from Nigeria to the United States.
NIPOST said the new charge is in response to a US Executive Order suspending duty-free exemptions on global postal items.
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The new directive applies to all non-document items, including parcels and packages sent to the United States.
The development was disclosed by NIPOST’s director of corporate communications, Ibrahim Musa, who explained in a statement issued in Abuja that the new policy took effect immediately.
NIPOST explains reason for the duty
According to Musa, the $80 fee is an American customs duty, but NIPOST is required to collect it in Nigeria at the point of acceptance before dispatching shipments.
He said:
“This is not unique to Nigeria. Postal operators worldwide have been directed to comply with the new US policy. It is complusory."
Musa also clarified that while the duty is an American requirement, the responsibility for collecting it has been passed on to postal operators globally, including NIPOST.
This means Nigerians sending items to the US must pay the charge upfront in naira equivalent at the point of acceptance.
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Impact on Nigerians sending goods abroad
The directive covers all non-document items such as gifts, personal goods, commercial packages, and other merchandise.
NIPOSS boss warned that Nigerians should also expect longer delivery times as international cargo carriers adjust their logistics to reflect the new US customs directive, Punch reports.
He noted that the additional customs duty and delays represent a major shift in both the cost and speed of sending parcels to the United States.
It is expected that small businesses that rely on international shipping may also feel the impact, especially those engaged in e-commerce and cross-border trade with US-based customers.
Nigerians who also frequently send goods to family, friends, and business partners abroad.
NIPOST urged Nigerians to take the new requirement into account when making shipping arrangements.
The postal service advised senders to plan and factor in both the additional cost and possible delays when sending non-document items to the US.
NIPOST announces new payment method
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that NIPOST announced that all post office counters nationwide would stop accepting cash payments from July 1, 2025.
The latest development was part of a wide-ranging reform agenda to modernise its operations and align with Nigeria’s digital economy.
The initiative was part of the agency’s effort to support President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and reposition itself as a technology-driven, customer-centric service provider.
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